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SRH captain Pat Cummins mulls skipping IPL 2027 for Ashes: ‘Something has to give’

SRH captain Pat Cummins mulls skipping IPL 2027 for Ashes: ‘Something has to give’

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 3, 2026 11:09 AM IST Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins could have a limited role with the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season next year. Or perhaps none at all. With an intense international calendar set to peak in the 2027 calendar year, Cummins is open to cutting down on his franchise commitments over the season. “Something has to give,” he said. And it’s not going to be one of the 150th anniversary Test at MCG in March, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India, a potential World Test Championship final or the ODI World Cup defence in late 2027. ALSO READ | 12 matches in 40 days: India set for biggest cricket tour to New Zealand in October Sandwiched between either end of a jam-packed international season will be the 20th edition of the IPL, running over two months between March and May and the Sunrisers skipper will be mindful of the workload that could hamper Australia’s star pace trio involving himself, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Ashes, WC …

Shubman Gill’s next target – 2027 ODI World Cup: ‘Sometimes, I definitely… think a lot about it’ | Cricket News

Shubman Gill’s next target – 2027 ODI World Cup: ‘Sometimes, I definitely… think a lot about it’ | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 16, 2026 01:58 PM IST As an outsider peeking in, Shubman Gill, who missed India’s T20 World Cup triumph, has kept his hunger burning for another World Cup, the 50 overs one. Not only did Gill vamooze to France while Suryakumar Yadav’s team toiled here after he was dropped from T20, his reasons for shifting focus to the ODI challenge, is how his Indian team was denied in the finals at Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. “That story is over,” SKY laughed talking about Ahmedabad losses, pleased with the T20 turnaround. But the story will only truly be over in South Africa in 2027. What was lost in 50 overs, needs to be reclaimed in 50 overs. And it’s Gill tasked with that challenge now. When Harsha Bhogle asked Gill if the tiny tingling thought crossed his mind often, Gill said, “Sometimes definitely the mind goes to thoughts of 2027. The ODI World Cup is the ultimate goal. We will get another crack at it in South Africa, we were very close …

Gautam Gambhir brings up India’s ODI record, hasn’t forgotten Australia, New Zealand debacles: ‘Had it been our era…’

Gautam Gambhir brings up India’s ODI record, hasn’t forgotten Australia, New Zealand debacles: ‘Had it been our era…’

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India’s dominance continues in ICC tournaments! Going all the way back to the 2023 ODI World Cup, India have lost only two matches across more than thirty matches in four tournaments, with three trophies in two formats to their name. India is making it count, translating success into trophies – and it is easy to argue that it is their era in the white-ball game. But when this question was posed to head coach Gautam Gambhir in the press conference following India’s win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, there was no resting on their laurels. The Indian coach was quick to point out that work needs to be done, particularly in ODI cricket, where standards have slightly slipped. Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in conversation during an India training session. (PTI) The next assignment for India in terms of major tournaments is the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa – but for Gambhir, it is a matter of taking it day by day, match by match, …

Gautam Gambhir could continue as India head coach till 2028 LA Olympics if BCCI offers extension: Report

Gautam Gambhir could continue as India head coach till 2028 LA Olympics if BCCI offers extension: Report

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Gautam Gambhir’s contract as Team India head coach runs up to the 2027 World Cup, but there is a possibility that the former opener could extend his duties beyond the ICC showdown in South Africa. Gambhir currently has two priorities – winning the ongoing T20 World Cup and the much-talked-about ODI World Cup next year – and his future could well hinge on the outcomes of these two tournaments. Will Gautam Gambhir be India’s coach at the next Olympics? (PTI) However, in a very interesting report presented by Dainik Jagran, Gambhir could stretch beyond South Africa. If the BCCI continues to have faith in him, the ball would be in Gambhir’s court to make the decision. It has been learnt that the possibility of Gambhir carrying on till the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics cannot be ruled out. Cricket will be returning to the Olympic Games after a 128-year absence, and with the Indian contingent running low on medals, a gold medal, which is fully achievable, would bring India immense pride. Also Read: Gautam Gambhir approached …

Why Gambhir wants Harshit Rana at No 8 at 2027 World Cup, two years out

Why Gambhir wants Harshit Rana at No 8 at 2027 World Cup, two years out

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Talking about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the 2027 World Cup always raises Gautam Gambhir’s heckles. But the India coach has obviously started planning what the contours of his 2027 squad might look like. After India sealed the ODI series against South Africa 2-1, Gambhir said he was keen on Harshit Rana slotting in at No 8 to bolster the batting order. Efforts are underway to make the tall bowler into a competent batsman, which is no surprise given how the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and now Marco Jansen and Corbyn Bosch have been helping their teams irrespective of what the specialist batsmen achieve. Gambhir was quoted by media as saying, that India had chalked out Rana as their project to lengthen their batting line-up. “That’s one of the reasons why we are trying to probably develop someone like Harshit, who can actually bat at 8 and contribute with a bat at No. 8,” Cricinfo quoted Gambhir as saying. “That’s how we need to find the balance, because come South Africa in …

‘Badam halwa for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma smashed Baartman like a boatman’: Ex-India captain on star duo’s shots in Vizag ODI | Cricket News

‘Badam halwa for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma smashed Baartman like a boatman’: Ex-India captain on star duo’s shots in Vizag ODI | Cricket News

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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned on their flawless avatars as India registered a thumping nine-wicket win in the ODI series decider against South Africa in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. While Yashasvi Jaiswal cracked his maiden ODI century, Rohit (75) and Kohli (67 not out) revelled in equal parts with their half-centuries, unfurling superb sixes during their knocks and former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth hailed the star duo’s shot-making. Srikkanth was particularly effusive in his praise for Kohli’s aggressive strokeplay, lauding a no-look six he hit off pacer Corbin Bosch with sheer nonchalance. Meanwhile, Rohit had kicked on his innings with an advanced slap over mid-wicket for a maximum, lifting pacer Ottneil Baartman over the ropes. “That six off Bosch, whenever Bosch bowls, it’s like badam halwa for Virat Kohli. He didn’t even look at the ball and it goes for a six. Likewise, Rohit Sharma when facing a short ball from Baartman, smashes him like a boatman. It looked like the ball would go to the boatman on the beaches of Vizag,” Srikkanth said on …

‘Without Kohli and Rohit, you can never win 2027 World Cup’: Former India batter hails legends for SA ODIs show | Cricket News

‘Without Kohli and Rohit, you can never win 2027 World Cup’: Former India batter hails legends for SA ODIs show | Cricket News

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After Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lit up the series decider with crucial half-centuries in a 273-run chase in Visakhapatnam on Saturday evening to trump South Africa, former India batter Mohammed Kaif has reiterated the importance of the two stalwarts in the road to the 2027 ODI World Cup. While Rohit put on a 155-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal – who slammed his maiden century – and smashed a flawless 75, Kohli continued his supreme form in the series as he butchered the Proteas pacers on his way to an unbeaten 67. Backing up his two centuries with a splendid fifty, Kohli finished the year as India’s highest run-getter in the format, one ahead of Rohit’s 650 runs in 2025. ‘Walking and scoring runs’ Kaif said that Kohli made a statement with his knocks in the series, claiming that the former India captain could extend his career even past the 2027 World Cup in the format. ALSO READ | Hope Virat Kohli continues doing the same, says Gautam Gambhir after India’s ODI series win against …

MSK Prasad slams team management

MSK Prasad slams team management

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Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has urged the team management to end the uncertainty around veteran cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and stop putting their places in the playing XI on trial. “First thing that needs to be ensured is that you shouldn’t be messing with the minds of such big players. They are the ones who are performing, not the younger lot,” Prasad was quoted as saying by the TOI. Both Kohli and Rohit have limited themselves to ODI cricket since retiring from T20Is and Tests, yet speculation about their future continues to circulate. The team management, led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir, has yet to clarify whether Rohit and Kohli will feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Gambhir recently stated that the two veterans were non-committal about the upcoming World Cup, which is still two years away. Recent reports also suggested that Rohit and Kohli have been asked to play domestic cricket. Prasad said that while it would be ideal for them to play domestically …

How A Call With Coach Prashant Shetty Turned Tables For Jemimah Rodrigues In Women’s World Cup | Cricket News

How A Call With Coach Prashant Shetty Turned Tables For Jemimah Rodrigues In Women’s World Cup | Cricket News

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Last Updated:November 01, 2025, 15:44 IST Jemimah Rodrigues led India to a record ODI World Cup chase against Australia at DY Patil Stadium, setting up a historic final with South Africa. Jemimah Rodrigues with her coach Prashant Shetty (Picture credit: Instagram @jemimahrodrigues) Jemimah Rodrigues – a 25-year-old Mumbai girl – brought Australia to their knees on Thursday night. The daunting chase of 339 required divine intervention, and Jemimah personified it for her team. Jemimah not only produced a memorable unbeaten innings of 127 but also shattered Australia’s invincibility, handing the women in yellow their first loss in 16 ODI World Cup games. What followed was an outpouring of raw emotion. Jemimah sank to the ground, weeping uncontrollably — tears that had been bottled up for years. With folded hands and moist eyes, she thanked her family for standing by her through every high and low. Jemimah’s coach, Prashant Shetty, who was in attendance at the DY Patil stadium alongside the Rodrigues family, believes it takes too much courage to let the emotions flow in front …

‘I don’t think Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play 2027 ODI World Cup’: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News

‘I don’t think Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will play 2027 ODI World Cup’: Sunil Gavaskar | Cricket News

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The Indian cricket has been pressed hard into a huge transition over the course of one week with stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announcing their retirements ahead of the five-match Test tour to England in June. Following Rohit who quit the longest format last week, Kohli dropped the bombshell announcement on Monday, ending his career with 9230 runs in 123 Tests. While both Kohli and Rohit have committed themselves to hold on in the ODI format, India batting legend Sunil Gavaskar feels that India’s superstar duo will not make it to the next Cricket World Cup in late 2027. The veteran batters were integral to India’s Champions Trophy triumph in March this year in Dubai, with Kohli top-scoring in the semi-final against Australi and Rohit leading the charge against New Zealand with his blazing 76, deeming him Player-of-the-Match. Story continues below this ad With India’s red-ball squad moving into transition, Gavaskar feels that Rohit and Kohli’s futures in the 50-overs format depends entirely on how the team management and selectors’ perspective. “They have been …